1040 Tax Solutions Ltd
Manchester
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Tax consultants in Manchester · established 2017
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VAT Returns
Compare VAT return accountants from £20/month — registration, quarterly MTD returns and Flat Rate Scheme advice. Get matched with a VAT specialist.
VAT-registered businesses must submit VAT returns — usually quarterly — through MTD-compatible software. Accountants can handle registration, Flat Rate Scheme advice, partial exemption calculations, and reconciliation with Xero or QuickBooks.
When are VAT returns due, and must I use software?
File and pay within one month and seven days of your VAT period end. MTD for VAT is live for every VAT-registered business, so returns must go through compatible software — a spreadsheet alone is not enough unless bridging software links it to HMRC.
Most businesses are on calendar quarters. A period ending 31 March is due 7 May; payment must have cleared, not just left your bank. Nil returns are still required. Late filing now uses HMRC’s points-based penalties.
How much do VAT return services cost?
Standalone quarterly VAT returns typically cost £20–£45 per month when bundled with bookkeeping on our editorial benchmarks, or about £200–£500 a year if you keep the books yourself. Flat Rate, partial exemption or MOSS-style complexity is extra.
The usual trap is a cheap company package that excludes VAT. If you are registered, treat the VAT line as part of the real monthly number. Compare three quotes that name the scheme you actually use.
Typical cost
£20/mo – £45/mo
Rates checked 17 July 2026 · Benchmarks are editorial estimates — how we calculate them.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do VAT return services cost?▼
Standalone quarterly VAT returns typically cost £20–£45 per month when bundled with bookkeeping, or £200–£500 per year if you maintain your own records.
Information only — not tax, accountancy, or financial advice. Rules and thresholds change; confirm current positions with GOV.UK or a qualified accountant. Last updated 17 July 2026.